McVeigh said the so-called reported 'waivers' were actually consent forms requested by the players from the club assuring all supplements adhered to WADA codes as they moved into a new program.

"We'd never really gone into some of the supplements we were going to take so we asked for a consent form that WADA and the AFL doping code would make sure it was ticked off and that it was in the regulations," McVeigh told SEN.

"The players got that form in front of doctors, [including] Dr Bruce Reid who has been with the club for over 30 years, and coaches, and everyone knew that this had been ticked off.

"And if you were comfortable with what you were taking, which we all were because it was within the rules and the doctor had told us it was fine…we signed it and it gave them consent to be able to have these tablets."

"I think the players will be 100 per cent fine. I think they'll find that what they were given were well within the rules," McVeigh said.

"I can't speak for any outside influences that may have gone into the club, but I think all players who were involved in this - vitamins supplements, you've got to make that clear, and in a sterile environment - I think they'll be fine."